Somebody Stop the Pope – 251



Episode 251

5.

I will turn ordinary people into awakened beings.

There are probably no words that stimulate and excite the general public as much as these.

A world where talent reigns supreme.

In such a world becoming an Awakened person meant being able to do much more than being an ordinary person.

Of course those were the sweetest words of all.

“We can select some of the ordinary believers who wish to become Awakened and awaken them as Divine Series players. The Limen Church probably has similar abilities. Isn’t that right Pope Kim Si-woo?”

The archbishop looked at me and smiled faintly.

Although he said it with a smile his words were essentially nothing more than a criticism of our church.

As she said we too have the ability to awaken ordinary people.

baptism.

However Baptism is an ability with a cooldown and is currently only available to a maximum of 500 people at a time.

But these guys said they could use it now without a cooldown and that they would share it with us.

“Yes.”

Since it was an official occasion we decided to be polite.

As I affirmed the archbishop smiled and continued to stab me with the knife.

“I think it would be a good idea to share that ability with other people here.”

In an instant I became a bad guy who only cared about good things for myself.

I glanced around at the conference attendees.

Grace already knew this but the other two looked slightly disappointed.

I guess that’s the only way.

Because they must be suffering from a manpower shortage.

“I’m not making excuses but our church isn’t always able to do this. It’s only possible periodically and the numbers are limited.”

The archbishop has been trying to sow discord in our relationship from the beginning.

There seem to be thousands of snakes inside.

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It was clear that he was trying to bring those who were favorable to me to his side.

Other people probably know that too.

But the carrot they offered was just too sweet for them.

A huge carrot that could solve the manpower shortage.

“…Is that possible?”

Pastor Seo asked the archbishop with a slightly frowning expression and the archbishop nodded immediately.

“We have no intention of deceiving you. And our Baekmyeonggyo can awaken people at regular intervals like the Limen sect but we can awaken a lot of people at once. We would like to distribute that Tio to you.”

An archbishop who touches the most important emotions of human beings.

greed.

Can a religious person be free from greed?

The representatives gathered here are not people who only pursue greed.

But in the end these people are also people who gathered here under someone’s instructions.

How many leaders would reject the possibility of increasing the influence of religion?

In reality religion can only be maintained if there are believers.

“You don’t have to give me the answer here and now. After the meeting you can each go back and discuss it thoroughly before you contact me. Would two weeks be enough?”

The archbishop who completely took away the atmosphere of the conference room.

I listened to her until the end. And when she finally finished her story I asked her in a low voice.

“What is your plan?”

“What are you saying Pope Kim Si-woo?”

“Shouldn’t you also explain how to awaken a player into a divine series?”

The archbishop answered my question with a still smiling face.

“It’s about awakening the potential of ordinary people through divine power.”

“By whose divine power?”

“Of course it is the divine power of our Baekmyeonggyo. The god we worship highly values ​​the potential of humanity.”

The divine power of the ancient gods is used to forcibly develop divine power in ordinary people.

I think it’s nonsense.

Could the divinity of another faith grow in its place?

“That’s nonsense.”

I slammed my desk in anger and the archbishop answered still smiling.

“It is possible. It is natural for Pope Kim Si-woo to be suspicious but… We are making this proposal in order to coexist. If you do not like this proposal you may reject it. This is a proposal made as a token of our apology for the things that once caused chaos in the Republic of Korea.”

I wonder how many of those gathered here would turn down that offer?

Even I wasn’t sure.

Minister Yoo Seon-ho who had been watching all this closed his eyes tightly and let out a sigh.

And then he looked at me and said.

“Pope Kim Si-woo I don’t think you can stop other people from making their choices.”

Minister Yoo Seon-ho also knows very well what kind of people Baek Myeong-gyo is.

But in this situation the government must remain neutral.

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If we are not careful it could become an excuse for other religions to join in and attack our church.

This was a very political position.

At the same time it was an extremely unpleasant position.

They were pushing inward eating away at our foundation little by little.

It was a movement that seemed to benchmark the way we first infiltrated South Korea.

I met the eyes of the archbishop.

Her red eyes sparkled.

“It is up to them to make the choice Pope Kim Si-woo. You cannot deny the fact that the Limen Order has enjoyed many privileges alone.”

These guys understand humans so well.

…It would have been much easier to deal with them if they had gone on a rampage of slaughter without a second thought like the Demon King.

My mouth felt bitter.

“Your Excellency the Archbishop.”

At that time Minister Yoo Seon-ho opened his mouth in a soft voice.

“It is not a privilege. They have sacrificed for the Republic of Korea and fought for peace. No one in the Republic of Korea can belittle their value. So please do not think that they have received a privilege.”

“Can we take this as the government’s official position Minister Yoo Seon-ho?”

“Haha I think you’re asking a very difficult question to someone who is retiring today.”

Minister Yoo Seon-ho slowly got up from his seat.

And he said adjusting his tie.

“You can take it as the government’s official position. Your Excellency you are being too harsh on those who helped the Republic of Korea through difficult times and helped us get to this point.”

Anger appeared on the old man’s always smiling face.

The old man looked down at the archbishop and said:

“If you want respect you have to show respect first. That’s all this old man can tell you. The Limen Church has always respected the government and the Republic of Korea. Don’t disparage them so easily.”

After finishing his speech Minister Yoo Seon-ho looked at me and the other representatives and said:

“Does anyone have any other opinions?”

The inside of the room is becoming quiet.

Minister Yoo Seon-ho who confirmed the silence nodded his head with difficulty.

“Then I will conclude my last meeting as a public servant here. Thank you all.”

Minister Yoo Seon-ho bowed to us and greeted us.

And then slowly walked out of the conference room.

I smiled faintly as I looked at the old man’s back. Today Minister Yoo Seon-ho’s back looked broad.

6.

After the meeting.

I returned to the holy land and headed straight to the sacred tree.

An old man carrying a load on his back with a green sacred tree in front of him.

The old man who looked perfect in a black suit was none other than Minister Yoo Seon-ho.

“Minister.”

“Oh you’re here. The sacred tree seems to grow bigger as the days go by. It’s always beautiful but it’s different every time.”

He was looking at the sacred tree while holding the backpack.

An old gentleman looking at a giant tree.

That look suited him quite well.

I smiled faintly at Minister Yoo Seon-ho.

“Thank you for your feedback in the conference room earlier.”

“Don’t mention it. These are the words I chose and blurted out from the thousand words boiling inside me. I probably wouldn’t have been able to do it if today hadn’t been my retirement day.”

“If we look at it from the Baekmyeong Church’s perspective?”

“That’s something my successor will take care of now haha!”

“Looking at your irresponsible behavior I can tell you that you are the perfect person for the Limen Church.”

“Is there any room?”

“You work with Archbishop Rapart. Last time I saw you you two seemed to be working well together.”

“It’s a blessing to have a friend who grows old with you.”

We joked around lightly like that.

Since I became friends with this person when I returned we often exchanged jokes like this.

An iron-blooded politician.

He was a capable person who was reappointed despite the change in government and at the same time he was someone I could trust.

It’s just disappointing that such a person is stepping down from his position as minister.

I stood side by side with him.

“Who will be your successor?”

“No one has been decided yet. It will probably take a very long time before a successor is decided.”

“Because it’s an important position.”

“Yes.”

The position of Minister of Personnel Management is also a key position.

No one can take it away easily.

“The government is trying to monitor Baekmyeonggyo by using as many means as possible. It may be politically burdensome but the justification is sufficient. They have criminal records.”

The government will also have its own measures.

President Seo isn’t someone who would give in so easily.

“Still I’ve had a really tough time since the Dimension Opening. If the Pope hadn’t shown up at the end of that race… it would have been really tough. I don’t even want to imagine it.”

The old man closes his eyes for a moment.

My past days as a capable politician and bureaucrat.

But I think it’s a shame for him to retire.

Those two eyes that still contain passion and a vigorous drive that defies age.

Wouldn’t it be a shame for someone like this to retire?

I really want to bring him to our church but it is not the time yet.

“Is this something that has already been discussed with President Seo?”

“Yes. First of all I told the President that I would step down from my position as minister.”

“What did you say?”

“Surprisingly he accepted easily. He accepted my retirement but offered me something else instead.”

“Let’s walk slowly and talk.”

“yes.”

I started walking slowly through the garden with him.

Outside the sanctuary it was almost summer and the hot wind was blowing but inside the sanctuary a cool breeze was blowing.

“What is that other offer?”

“The President spoke to me about the next presidential candidate. He asked me if I would consider running as the ruling party candidate. It was a generous offer.”

What will be the final destination and pinnacle of politicians?

I think many people would answer the president. I would answer the same.

I asked Minister Yoo Seon-ho in a casual manner.

“Have you accepted it?”

“…I asked for some time to think about it.”

“I guess you had some thoughts in mind since you didn’t reject me outright?”

“As expected there is nothing I can hide from the Pope.”

Minister Yoo Seon-ho is the next president….

I’m fine with that.

If a close friend becomes president it will be a little easier to talk.

“Then I guess I’ll have to try a little harder.”

I nodded with a smile.

“What are you trying to do?”

“If you want to become president at least the Republic of Korea must exist. Isn’t that right? If the Republic of Korea disappears there will be no next president or anything.”

“Haha that’s right.”

“I’ll try a little harder. Don’t worry. My wish from now on is to hire a former president.”

The environments that I and the church had been accustomed to were changing rapidly.

What awaits us at the end of this change?

Honestly I don’t know that much.

My role is simply to get through the present and prepare for the near future.

I waved lightly at the fairies who were waving at me. Then I spoke to Minister Yoo Seon-ho again.

“Thank you for everything.”

“It’s me.”

“It seems like there’s still quite a bit of time left until the presidential election. What are you going to do until then?”

“I want to go home and go fishing for a while to gather my thoughts. I haven’t been fishing since the opening of Dimension.”

“Fishing is good.”

“I will invite you to my hometown sometime.”

“Why are there so many people who want to invite me? Well if it’s Minister Yoo Seon-ho’s invitation I have to go. It’s not like I’m going to someone else’s house. Right?”

“When religious people and politicians become close there is a lot of talk.”

“It’s okay because there are already a lot of them coming out now.”

So I walked around the garden for a while talking about various things with Minister Yoo Seon-ho.

A lot of things were changing.

There really are so many things.

Our Pope please stop this